Getting Pac-Man Fever in 2016
How many times can developers take a bite at the apple, or power pill, and still come away with a successful Pac-Man title? Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 doesn’t quite follow that same old formula, but is still pretty fun.
A New Take on Demon Accord in Rogues
Michael’s back with the latest entry in one of his favorite Urban Fantasy series for his Book Review this week! It’s Rogues, A Demon Accords Novel, by John Conroe!
Destiny: Rise of Iron – Beautiful but Flawed
The latest expansion for everyone’s favorite sci-fi MMO Shooter, Destiny: Rise of Iron, may be the last major DLC before Destiny 2 is released in 2017. How does this mega-expansion affect the game’s legacy?
Star Trek Online Boldly Goes to PlayStation and Xbox
Boldly go where Star Trek Online has never been before, to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. We dive deeply into Star Trek lore, captain our own starship, and compare how the new console versions of the beloved Massively Multiplayer Online game compare to gameplay on the PC.
Adventurer League Offers Hours of Entertainment
This week Billy is caught up in a roguelike mobile game called Adventurer League. Is it good enough to find its way onto your smartphone?
Virginia is More Than Just a Twin Peaks Pastiche
Virginia is a masterful piece of interactive storytelling with echoes of David Lynch and The X-Files. By placing two women of colour in the leads, it sets itself apart and its unique approach to narrative makes Virginia a game with checking out, even if it’s not always successful.
Orks Charge Forward in Warhammer 40K: Armageddon – Da Orks
Play as a member of an invading Ork army in this Warhammer 40,000 turn based strategy game. Set in the 41st millennium and the imperial World of Armageddon, players must use Ork units to defeat enemies and capture hexes in this fun but challenging space fantasy game.
TurnOn is an Electrifying Platformer
Playing as an electric alien trying to restore power to a darkened town succumbing to chaos, you may just fall in love with TurnOn, a quirky and illuminating platformer.
Demons and Danger Pack Two Serpents Rise
Two Serpents Rise is another entry in the Craft Sequence urban fantasy series by Max Gladstone. It has little to do with the first book other than the shared world, but is filled with just as amazing a cast of characters.
No Boundaries For Bound’s Balletic Platformer
Bound isn’t perfect, but it is one of the most visually arresting games of 2016 and one that makes you feel the joy of being a dancer. It’s a narrative journey, rather than a traditional platformer, which may turn some gamers away from an otherwise mesmerising game.